Pelé
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (born 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), known as Pelé, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. In 2000, Pelé was voted World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the Century. His total of 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which included friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16. During his international career, he won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player to do so. Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is Santos' all-time top goalscorer with 643 goals from 659 games. In a golden era for Santos, he led the club to the 1962 and 1963 Copa Libertadores, and to the 1962 and 1963 Intercontinental Cup. Credited with connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with football, Pelé's "electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals" made him a star around the world, and his teams toured internationally in order to take full advantage of his popularity. During his playing days, Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world. Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures. In 2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos. Averaging almost a goal per game throughout his career, Pelé was adept at striking the ball with either foot in addition to anticipating his opponents' movements on the field. While predominantly a striker, he could also drop deep and take on a playmaking role, providing assists with his vision and passing ability, and he would also use his dribbling skills to go past opponents. In Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the poor. His emergence at the 1958 World Cup where he became the first black global sporting star was a source of inspiration. Throughout his career and in his retirement, Pelé received several individual and team awards for his performance in the field, his record-breaking achievements, and legacy in the sport. From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
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- 2023 · Xuxa, O Documentário as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 · L'Âge d'or de la pub as Self (archive footage)
- 2022 · McEnroe as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2021 · Pelé as Self
- 2021 · Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy as Self
- 2019 · Diego Maradona as Self (archive footage)
- 2018 · In Search of Greatness as Self
- 2018 · Pele, Argentina and The Dictators as Kendisi
- 2018 · Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments as Self
- 2017 · Pelé: The Unknown King as Self (archive footage)
- 2016 · Bobby as Self
- 2016 · Pelé: Birth of a Legend as Pelé
- 2014 · Nelson Mandela Redrawn as Self
- 2010 · Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão as Self
- 2006 · The Art of Football from A to Z as Self
- 2006 · Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos as Self (archive footage)
- 2004 · Pelé Forever as Self
- 2003 · Born To Be Blind as Self (uncredited)
- 2003 · Celebridade as Self
- 2001 · Mike Bassett: England Manager as Self
- 1996 · RTL-Spendenmarathon as Self
- 1995 · História de Amor as Self
- 1991 · Estados Anysios de Chico City as Ele mesmo
- 1989 · Solidão: Uma Linda História de Amor as
- 1989 · The Worlds Greatest Goals as Self (archive footage)
- 1987 · Sacrée soirée as Self
- 1987 · Hotshot as Santos
- 1983 · A Minor Miracle as Pelé
- 1982 · Champs-Elysées as Self
- 1981 · Escape to Victory as Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
- 1979 · Os Trombadinhas as Pelé
- 1974 · The Grand Prize as Self
- 1972 · A Marcha as Chico Bondade
- 1969 · Os Estranhos as Plínio Pompeu
- 1966 · Golden Camera Awards as Self
- 1963 · Ecco as Self
- 1963 · Der Sport-Spiegel as Self
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1948 · BAMBI Awards as Self
- Future · Black Flash: A Century of Black Footballers in Britain as Self
- 2023 · 70 Jahre Annemarie Moser-Pröll – Ein Leben als Wintermärchen as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 · Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 · Pelé - Long Live the King as
- 2022 · Pelé e o Gol na Rua Javari as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · When the World Watched: Brazil 1970 as Self
- 2020 · 50 Anos do Tri as Self
- 2020 · Puntapié as Self
- 2019 · Santos de Todos os Gols as Self
- 2018 · Pelé the Last Show: The Film as Self
- 2017 · Pelé - A Origem as Ele mesmo
- 2016 · Andy Warhol, Fluorescent as Self (archive footage)
- 2015 · Fußball – Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer as Self
- 2014 · El Sabalé as Él mismo
- 2014 · Ilusión Nacional as Self (archive footage)
- 2012 · Santos, 100 Years of Playful Soccer as Self
- 2012 · The Winning Spirit as Pelé
- 2010 · A Day In The Life as Self (archive footage)
- 2009 · Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was as Self
- 2005 · Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 · Arte é o Futebol Sem Bola as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 · Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha as Self
- 1997 · Laudrup - The Joy Of Football as Self (archive footage)
- 1992 · Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser as
- 1989 · 1º de Abril, Brasil as
- 1986 · Os Trapalhões e o Rei do Futebol as Nascimento
- 1985 · Pedro Mico as
- 1981 · Victory as
- 1975 · Vivência de Campeões as Self (archive footage)
- 1974 · This Is Pelé as Self
- 1971 · O Barão Otelo no Barato dos Bilhões as
- 1970 · Tostão - A Fera de Ouro as Self
- 1969 · Superstição e Futebol as Self
- 1968 · True Brazil as
- 1966 · Goal! as Self
- 1965 · Subterrâneos do Futebol as O Ídolo
- Future · Nasser & the Ticket as Pele
- 1962 · O Rei Pelé as Himself
- Future · Boys from Brazil as
- 1959 · O Preço da Vitória as